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American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Reims, France. Exterior of American Red Cross Canteen at Reims and working staff. The American Red Cross workers seated in the front row: Capt. R.R.J. Faure, Chauffeur. The elderly woman seated between them is Mme. Founriaux, a native of Reims, who never left the city during the four years owing to her heroism the French Government awarded her Croix de Guerre. She is now helping the American Red Cross most efficiently

American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings - Reims, France. Exterio...

Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Headquarters & Buildings Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

MEDALS FOR BRAVE FLIERS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AWARDS AIR MAIL FLYER'S MEDALS OF HONOR TO PILOTS PERFORMING ACTS OF HEROISM. FROM THE LEFT: ROY H. WARNER, UNITED AIR LINES; GROVER TYLER, UNITED AIR LINES; LEWIS TURNER, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; WALLINGTON P. McFAIL, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; WALLINGTON P. McFAIL, AMERICAN AIRWAYS; GORDON S. DARNELL, U.S. AIRLINES; JAMES CARMICHAEL, JR, CENTRAL AIR LINES; EDWARD A. BELLAND, TWA; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; AND PMG JAMES A FARLEY

MEDALS FOR BRAVE FLIERS. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AWARDS AIR MAIL FLYER'S M...

A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. Jean Witek, left, participates in a wreath of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek. (Substandard image)

Mrs. Jean Witek, left, participates in a wreath of Honor Monument dedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enlisted man to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam

A monument to Sergeant (SGT) John L. Levitow, the first Air Force enli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT K. Thompson, USAF Release Status: ... More

President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the sisters of Corporal (CPL) Freddie Stowers, a native of Anderson County South Carolina for action during World War I. CPL Stowers displayed exceptional heroism on September 28, 1918, as a squad leader in Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93rd Infantry Division. His unit devastated by the enemy, with bold personal bravery and leadership he took charge, inspired his men to follow him into the fray, taking out a machine gun nest. Fatally wounded by gunfire, with his inspiration, Company C pressed its attack against incredible odds, aiding in the capture of Hill 188, causing heavy enemy casualties. CPL Stowers is the...

President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: President George H. W. Bush presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the sisters of Corporal (CPL) Freddie Stowers, a native of... More

General John M. Loh, Air Combat Command Commander, presents Sr. AIRMAN Andrew Brown the AIRMAN's Medal for heroism exhibited during the June 20, 1994 shooting incident at the Fairchild Hospital. AIRMAN Brown was a bicycle policeman on duty when he heard of the shooting on the radio. He bicycled to the scene of the crime and fatally wounded the gunman

General John M. Loh, Air Combat Command Commander, presents Sr. AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Vincent Garrett Releas... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, US Army Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander, of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood, pins the Bronze Star on SGT Hatcher

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A statue of a group of people riding on horses. Sculpture hero heroism.

A statue of a group of people riding on horses. Sculpture hero heroism...

A close up of a bronze relief on a statue of a man with a sword and a sword / A statue of a group of people riding on horses / Public domain stock photography.

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. Ardie R. Copas hailed from Fort Pierce, Fla. Then-Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas is being recognized for his valor and actions in the early morning hours of May 12, 1970, while serving as a... More

Sgt. Benjamin A. Dunlap with the 2nd Marine Aircraft

Sgt. Benjamin A. Dunlap with the 2nd Marine Aircraft

Sgt. Benjamin A. Dunlap with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, smiles as he listens to his award citation during the American Hero Awards Oct. 28, 2015 in Jacksonville, N.C. Dunlap saved the life of an Army soldier... More

Lt. John Hess, a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska,

Lt. John Hess, a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska,

Lt. John Hess, a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter pilot, displays his Distinguished Flying Cross medal at his award ceremony on Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2016. The... More

US Army Col. Keith McKinley, Joint Task Force-Bravo

US Army Col. Keith McKinley, Joint Task Force-Bravo

US Army Col. Keith McKinley, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, presents Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment with the Soldier’s Medal for Heroism at Soto Cano Ai... More

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished ... More

Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,

Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman,

Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, gives a few words during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint ... More

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

This image has been taken from scan 000250 from volume 02 of "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by user... More

The heroism of yesterday is the commonplace of today

The heroism of yesterday is the commonplace of today

(DLC/PP-1933:0112). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Chicago Tribune, Nov. 21, 1916.

Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor - Miss Jane Jeffrey,...

Photographer: American Red Cross Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor

ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED HEROISM

ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED...

Elvin Bell - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

The honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, governor of Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The honorable Ricardo J. Bordallo, governor of Guam, speaks at the Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (center), Commander, Combined Forces Air Component is greeted by USAF Colonel (COL) Timothy Scott, Commander, 384th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) and other command personnel as he arrives at an undisclosed forward deployed location during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During his visit LGEN Moseley presented Distinguished Flying Crosses to four Airmen of the 384th AEG for their bravery and heroism during an aerial refueling mission over Iraq

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry E. Clemens, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Michael Moseley, Commander, Combined Forces Air Component, presides over an award ceremony where he presented Distinguished Flying Cross medals to member of the USAF 384th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW). Pictured left to right are: Major (MAJ) Brian Neitz, Captain (CPT) Nathan Howard, CPT Tricia Paulson-Howe, and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) James Pittman. The crewmembers distinguished themselves by exemplifying bravery and heroism during a refueling mission flown while serving with the 384TH AEW supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Michael Moseley, Commander, Combined...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry E. Clemens Jr, USAF Release Status: Release... More

Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie

Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie

Staff Sgt. Shawn Riley, supply sergeant for Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the adjutant general for the W.Va. Army National ... More

Lance Cpl. Alyssa David receives the Navy and Marine

Lance Cpl. Alyssa David receives the Navy and Marine

Lance Cpl. Alyssa David receives the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroic service during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2021. David, a native of Bridge... More

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Yaanique Scott speaks

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Yaanique Scott speaks

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Yaanique Scott speaks with local news reporters following his award of the New York State Medal of Valor. Maj. Gen. Anthony German, the Adjutant General, presented Scott and th... More

Manila, the Philippine Islands. For extraordinary heroism during attacks on Jap bridgeheads at Vigan, in Northern Luzon, Lieutenant Jack Dale of the U.S. Army Air Corps received a Distinguished Service Cross from General MacArthur (right) before Japanese forces forced American troop retirement from Manila. Other air heroes decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross were Captain Jesus A. Villamor (center rear) of the Philippine Army, and posthumously, Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr., who bombed and sank a Jap battleship off Luzon. This picture, made December 22, 1941, was one of the last to leave the Philippines

Manila, the Philippine Islands. For extraordinary heroism during attac...

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Valor 24: Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado

Valor 24: Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado

Medal of Honor candidate Spc. 4 Leonard Alvarado was born in Bakersfield, Calif., Feb. 13, 1947. Alvarado is being recognized for his valorous actions on Aug. 12, 1969, while serving as a rifleman during a miss... More

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (right), Commander, Combined Forces Air Component, presides over an award ceremony where he presented Distinguished Flying Cross medals to members of the 384th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW). Pictured left to right is: Major (MAJ) Brian Neitz, Captain (CPT) Nathan Howard, CPT Tricia Paulson-Howe, and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) James Pittman. The crewmember distinguished them selves by exemplifying bravery and heroism during a refueling mission flown while serving with the 384th AEW supporting Operation IRQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: AMN Bridget Rapp, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A bronze statue of a man riding a horse. Sculpture hero heroism.

A bronze statue of a man riding a horse. Sculpture hero heroism.

A statue of a man riding a horse / A bronze statue of a man riding a horse / Public domain stock photography.

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company,

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company,

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment poses for a photo after receiving the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, May 7, 2018. Fern... More

Spc. Nathan Currie, an explosive ordnance disposal

Spc. Nathan Currie, an explosive ordnance disposal

Spc. Nathan Currie, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist, with the 756th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, shares a moment with Lora Chancey after receiving the Soldier's Medal here at Club Stewart, Feb... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Land is awarded

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Land is awarded

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Land is awarded the Bronze Star on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 14, 2015. The ceremony was held to recognize Land's act of heroism in the battle of Nasiriyah, Iraq. (U.S. Marine ... More

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More

Cpl. Ryan T. McSweeney (right), a Middletown, Ohio,

Cpl. Ryan T. McSweeney (right), a Middletown, Ohio,

Cpl. Ryan T. McSweeney (right), a Middletown, Ohio, native and recovery vehicle operator with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), stands at attention befor... More

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony, to honor four Marines for the heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Meda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony, to honor four Marines for the heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

A wreath laying ceremony takes place as part of the Congressional Meda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher and Mrs. Hatcher pose together for photos

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

JBSA training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recipient

JBSA training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recip...

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni... More

Michigan National Guard Staff Sgt. Justin Skaggs, a

Michigan National Guard Staff Sgt. Justin Skaggs, a

Michigan National Guard Staff Sgt. Justin Skaggs, a soldier with the 1225th Support Battalion, Detroit, Mich., died after a motorcycle accident May 23. His decision to be an organ donor saved several lives. (Co... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian W. Mullery, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian W. Mullery, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian W. Mullery, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (CLR-27), 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda’s award and retirement ceremony on Cam... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda, Combat

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda, Combat

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Grajeda, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during his award and retirement ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina July 16, 2020. Grajeda wa... More

General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United

General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United

General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training A... More

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

This image has been taken from scan 000399 from volume 01 of "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by user... More

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Office of War Information...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Pictured here re (L-R) US Senator Phil Gramm, Republican from Texas, SGT Hatcher and Lieutenant General Leon LaPorte, Commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood. SGT Hatcher is displaying his Bronze Star Certificate

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

This is the officil Memoril Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technicl Sergent (TSGT) John A. Chpmn, Combt Controller, 24th Specil Tctics Squdron (STS), inside the Enlisted Heritge Hll (BLDG 1210), Mxwell-Gunter Air Force Bse (AFB), Albm (AL). The three dignitries in the foreground re (left to right): Mrs. Vlerie Chpmn, TSGT Chpmns wife; Mdison Chpmn, his dughter; nd Mrs. Terry Giccone; his mother. TSGT Chpmn ws killed in the estern highlnds of Afghnistn while rescuing US Nvy (USN) SEAL (Se-Air-Lnd) Neil Roberts on Mrch 4, 2002. TSGT Chpmn ws posthumously wrded the Air Force Cross for extrordinry heroism in militry opertions ginst n...

This is the officil Memoril Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Techn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the official Memorial Exhibit honoring US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John A. Chapman, Combat Controller,... More

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. T. G. Alexander (left), Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, presents the Bronze Star on behalf of the President of the United States to LT. Brian Skubin, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, Detachment Middle Pacific, during an awards ceremony on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Oct. 19, 2006. The Bronze Star is the fourth-highest military decoration and is awarded for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class James E. Foehl) (Released)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. T. G. Alexander (left), Commander, Navy Region Haw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 James E. Foehl, USN Release St... More

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gavin S. Henry, infantry officer,

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gavin S. Henry, infantry officer,

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gavin S. Henry, infantry officer, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) observes Bronze Star citations displayed on the wall of the battalions conference room on Camp Lejeune, N.C.... More

Sgt. 1st Class Mario King, U.S. Army Human Resources

Sgt. 1st Class Mario King, U.S. Army Human Resources

Sgt. 1st Class Mario King, U.S. Army Human Resources Command Information Technology Specialist career advisor, is presented the Soldier's Medal during a ceremony hosted by Maj. Gen. Jason T. Evans, U.S. Army Hu... More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark E. Dass, an engineer equipment

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark E. Dass, an engineer equipment

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark E. Dass, an engineer equipment operator with Engineer Support Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during... More

Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, a Hallsville, Texas, native

Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, a Hallsville, Texas, native

Lance Cpl. Joel T. Murray, a Hallsville, Texas, native and engineer heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), stands as his citation for ... More

A critical skills operator with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion,

A critical skills operator with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion,

A critical skills operator with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, receives the Silver Star aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., A... More

Maj. John Tice, a flight commander with the 303d Fighter

Maj. John Tice, a flight commander with the 303d Fighter

Maj. John Tice, a flight commander with the 303d Fighter Squadron, center, received the Distinguished Flying Cross and is recognized during a ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 2, 2019. Tice was awa... More

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN....

A black and white photo of a group of people. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air Force, pins the Air Force Cross on Robert L. Aston, retired member of the 68th Bomb Squadron for heroism he displayed in 1944 during the WWII. The Air Force Cross award was given during a Dedication Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, LA

Brigadier General (BGEN), John C. Koziol, USAF, Commander, 8th Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kimberly A. Warren, USAF Rele... More

LT. COL. Bruce Crandall (U.S. Army, ret.) speaks during his induction into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes on Feb. 27, 2007, the day after President George W. Bush awarded him the Medal of Honor for his heroism as a U.S. Army 1ST Cavalry Division helicopter flight commander during the Vietnam War in November 1965. (DoD photo by Eric Draper, CIV) (Released)

LT. COL. Bruce Crandall (U.S. Army, ret.) speaks during his induction ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Eric Draper, CIV, Dod Release Status: R... More

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ruben W. Hatcher (USA, Ret.), received the Bronze Star for heroism for his actions during World War II. Here, SGT Hatcher stands and salutes during the sounding of "Taps"

During the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen, Texas, Sergeant Ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak (left), USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics and Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), pose for a photograph after CPL Parker was awarded the Medal of Heroism for saving the life of her niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the infant. Ms. Hazel Smith, (great aunt), and Ms. Kim Waters, sister and mother of the rescued child are pictured (left-to-right). CPL Parker was also promoted to Cadet Sergeant for her actions

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak (left), USA Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (left), Commander, Combined Forces Air Component congratulates USAF Captain (CPT) Captain Tricia Paulson-Howe, 916th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) after she and other member of her aircrew, distinguished themselves by exemplifying bravery and heroism during an air refueling mission flown while serving with the 384th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) supporting Operation IRQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) T. Michael Moseley (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: AMN Bridget Rapp, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A bronze statue of a man with long hair. Sculpture hero heroism.

A bronze statue of a man with long hair. Sculpture hero heroism.

A bronze sculpture of a woman's face / A bronze sculpture of a woman's face sculpture.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas “Bruce” Davis, a cannon crew member

Staff Sgt. Nicholas “Bruce” Davis, a cannon crew member

Staff Sgt. Nicholas “Bruce” Davis, a cannon crew member and section chief assigned to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, visits... More

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, meets and greets 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers on the 7th SFG (A) compound at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 12, 2018. T... More

U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 1st Combat

U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 1st Combat

U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, receive the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,... More

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffr...

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President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Her...

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President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes

President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Cong...

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Distinguished guests salute during the dedication ceremony for the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument. The monument honors four Marines for their heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting Japanese troops during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private Leonard Mason, Private Luther Skaggs and Private Frank Witek

Distinguished guests salute during the dedication ceremony for the Con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for their heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics, pins the Medal of Heroism on Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker. CPL Parker received the Medal for saving the life of a niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

CENTCOM sailor earns Navy-Marine Corps Medal

CENTCOM sailor earns Navy-Marine Corps Medal

U.S. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, U.S. Central Command commander (left), presents U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Mazi, CENTCOM intelligence specialist, with the Navy-Marine Corps Medal on Dec. 18, 2018. Maz... More

Joshua Williams, 366th Security Forces Squadron investigator

Joshua Williams, 366th Security Forces Squadron investigator

Joshua Williams, 366th Security Forces Squadron investigator (second from right), poses with a team of Phoenix Ravens outside an aircraft they were charged with guarding. Ravens provide security for aircraft an... More

Kent Morrison, executive director, Marine Corps Logistics

Kent Morrison, executive director, Marine Corps Logistics

Kent Morrison, executive director, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, studies the Battle of Iwo Jima during his down time, recently.

Get in Step.
MONTEBOURG, France--First Sgt. Ernest

Get in Step. MONTEBOURG, France--First Sgt. Ernest

Get in Step. MONTEBOURG, France--First Sgt. Ernest Ramirez, center, first sergeant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divisi... More

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal

Command Sgt. Maj. (retired) Bennie Adkins and Medal of Honor recipient, gives a brief on the actions that earned him the prestigious decoration in the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)’s Liberty Chapel on Eg... More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, the 1st

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, the 1st

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, the 1st Marine Division commanding general, shakes hands with Tony Espinoza, father of Sgt. Espinoza, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, ... More

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffrey, Brookline, Massachusetts, nurse decorated with Distinguished Service Cross for heroism shown during the air raid by the Germans July 18, 1918. Medal presented by Brigadier General Harts

Decorations - Presentations - By Foreign Governments - Miss Jane Jeffr...

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Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony include Commodore Dale N. Hagen, right, commander, Naval Base Guam. The three officers to the left are members of Republic of Korea Navy. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II

Distinguished guests in attendance at the Congressional Medal of Honor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument during a dedication and wreath laying ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II

A joint Marine Corps/Navy color guard stands at attention at the Congr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Sherry Phillips points to the front door of her Columbus,

Sherry Phillips points to the front door of her Columbus,

Sherry Phillips points to the front door of her Columbus, Ohio home that burglars attempted to gain entry through Dec. 15, 2014. Ohio Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeff Davis, Phillips’ neighbor, ... More

20180122-A-XD724-022- Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davis, C

20180122-A-XD724-022- Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davis, C

20180122-A-XD724-022- Staff Sgt. Nicholas Davis, C Battery, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Artillery is pictured with Maj. Gen. Andrew Poppas, 101st Abn. Di... More

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company,

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company,

US Army Sgt. 1st Class Levon Fernandez, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment poses for aphoto with Col. Keith McKinley, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander after a presentation ceremony at Soto C... More

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., left, commander

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., left, commander

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., left, commander of 1st U.S. Army, Former U.S. Army Capt. Andrew L. Bundermann, middle, infantry officer assigned to Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Calvary Regiment, 4th Brig... More

Augustus Butler Rowland, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate, decorated for heroism by Pres. Coolidge

Augustus Butler Rowland, Aviation Chief Machinists Mate, decorated for...

President Calvin Coolidge afixing a medal on Augustus Butler Rowland, who holds the hand of a small boy. In album: Calvin Coolidge, Second Administration, v. 3, Herbert E. French, National Photo Company, p. 4, ... More

The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tales of heroism and of lucky escapes were told by refugees from Penang on arrival at Ipoh Station, Perak, on their way to Singapore. A British woman evacuee with baby on Ipoh Station.

The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tale...

Photograph shows mother and baby seated with belongings on train station platform. British Official photo: BF.452. No. BO-915. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander Marine Barracks Guam, speaks at the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. The monument was erected to honor four Marines for heroism during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Marine Corps Colonel J. Karl Miller, commander Marine Barracks Guam, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class (PFC) Frank Witek, during the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument dedication ceremony. PFC Witek is among four Marines being honored for heroism during World War II. The other men are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., PFC Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs

Mr. Paul Witek speaks on behalf of his brother, Private First Class (P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: ... More

Distinguished guests stand (some saluting) during the dedication ceremony for the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument. The monument was erected to honor Marines for heroism while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

Distinguished guests stand (some saluting) during the dedication cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Former South Vietnamese Air Force helicopter pilot stands at the podium on the flight line as he delivers a speech before two hundred well wishers. MAJ Nquyen Quy An risked his life to save four American soldiers in a sniper-filled jungle in Laos, and for his heroism that day. An received the Distinguished Flying Cross

Former South Vietnamese Air Force helicopter pilot stands at the podiu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mike Dial Release Status: Released t... More

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Jim Finch gives his opening remarks to hundreds of friends, family and military members gathered in the Pentagon courtyard to honor 28 Air Force members and their selfless acts of heroism during the September 11th, attacks on the Pentagon. Finch said, "We are thankful there were many heroes here at the Pentagon. To those we honor today, please know you have our deepest admiration and respect for your actions in the face of great danger."

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Jim Finch gives his ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim... More

Sgt. Gregory La Fleur, a member of the 7th Special

Sgt. Gregory La Fleur, a member of the 7th Special

Sgt. Gregory La Fleur, a member of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is recognized with the Soldier’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Op... More

Sgt. 1st Class Alicia Hofmann shares her thoughts about

Sgt. 1st Class Alicia Hofmann shares her thoughts about

Sgt. 1st Class Alicia Hofmann shares her thoughts about her actions that saved a man from a burning car, earning her the coveted Soldier's Medal. Hofmann is assigned to the 8th Regiment, 100th Health Services B... More

Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in

Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in

Medal of Honor candidate Santiago Erevia was born in Nordheim, Texas, in 1946. He volunteered to join the U.S. Army in San Antonio when he was 22-years-old. Then-Spc. 4 Erevia distinguished himself May 21, 1969... More

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris,

Medal of Honor candidate Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became o... More

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An... More

people from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

people from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism...

This image has been taken from scan 000196 from volume 02 of "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by user... More

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism"

portrait from "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroi...

This image has been taken from scan 000103 from volume 02 of "The Sea: its stirring story of adventure, peril & heroism". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by user... More

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